To Our Valued Members – Please Note the Following:
In order to save on paper and postage costs, we are now sending out membership renewal billings via email.
Please be sure to watch for your renewal via email when renewal time comes up. If you have a different email address that you would like your renewal emailed to, please let us know at info@northlandarb.org or 218-829-8770.

Thank you for supporting YOUR Northland Arboretum

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NORTHLAND ARBORETUM ACCESSIBLE FITNESS TRAIL IS OPEN!

. The 2 mile trail is ADA-compliant and includes 12 fitness stations for stretching, cardio, balance and strength training. Using a downloadable app, users can interact with the fitness stations to get instructions on equipment use, track progress, develop team challenges and share on social media.

Remember to buy local – and even better, buy a local artist or crafters items!
We have 41 local artists and crafters wares in our gift shop – be sure to stop by and see their beautiful work.
We also carry local wild rice and honey from the hives located in the Arboretum.
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PLEASE NOTE

NEW RENTAL RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2015.
WEDDING RATES ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER "FACILITIES".

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COMPOST AREA
IS CLOSED!

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RECYLCING OLD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL CORDS
Lights and cords can be brought to the Visitor Center during
our business hours.
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RECYCLING FOR RAPTORS
Bring your used inkjet cartridges to the Northland
Arboretum’s Visitor Center and deposit them in the
“Recycling for Raptors” bucket.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
Remember that you can be taking photos all year long and email them for use at the arboretum.
Email them to info@northlandarb.org or drop them off at the Visitor Center.
We are still always looking for great photos so please be sure to send us your favorite photos taken at the Arboretum!
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RENT THE ARBORETUM
As a member of Northland Arboretum, you can rent the
Arboretum building for a nominal fee to host your family
gatherings, weddings, parties, business meetings, seminars, etc.
If your home or office does not have the space for your
gatherings – we do!

PLEASE NOTE NEW RENTAL RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2015.

RATES ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE LINK "Facilities ".
Or call the Arb at 829-8770 for more information.
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ATTENTION ARTISTS and CRAFTERS
If you are a local artist or craftsperson and would like to
have your wares considered for sale in our gift shop,
please contact us at 218-829-8770.
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YOUR ARB NEEDS:

When you are cleaning out your business and home garage or house, PLEASE think of us!

- INDOOR and OUTDOOR
- TOOLS! When you are cleaning out your garage or house, PLEASE think of us!
We can use tools of any kind – from hammers to carpenters tools – just to name a few.
- Volunteers – inside and outside – let us know what YOU love to do!

The Arboretum has an ongoing wish list so stop by or call to see what is on it. Maybe you have something that you think the Arb can use?

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The Arboretum will provide a letter for the IRS for your donations and will pick up any large items.
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Attention Caterers, Musicians, Entertainers!
We are always updating our hand-out list of caterers, musicians, DJ’s and entertainers.
If you would like to be on our list, please contact the Arboretum 218-829-8770 or stop in Tuesday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
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Free Notary Service Available to All Arboretum Members
Call the Arb 218-829-8770
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How do you benefit as an Arboretum Member?

Every day we are asked, “what benefits do I get as an Arboretum member?"
Well, besides the fact that when you become a member, you are helping us to keep our trails and Visitor Center open, you also get these member benefits:

-Access to the Arboretum trails year round at no charge
-Discounted room rental rates in the Arboretum Visitor Center
-Discounted wedding rental rates in the Visitor Center and grounds
-10% discount Gift Shop (except consignment items)
-Free notary service
-Quarterly ArbLIFE sent to you in the mail
-Monthly ArbLINK emailed to you
-Reduced class fees for educational programs at the Arboretum
-Opportunity to sell in our gift shop
-Reciprocal parking and admission to 300 arboretums nationwide – check online for names and locations at www.ahs.org/rapThe satisfaction of knowing that you are helping us to keep our doors open and our 540 acre site safe from development.
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Closing Thoughts…Arb Legacy
The Northland Arboretum Legacy is preserving this premier public environmental facility in the Brainerd Lakes Area for the promotion of preservation, recreation, education and environmental research.

What is your legacy? Here are ways you may wish to help the Northland Arboretum:
- Gifts of Cash
- Gifts of Real Estate
- Gifts of Stock
- Life Time Gifts
- Bequests
- Life Income Gifts
- Gifts of Life Insurance
The Northland Arboretum would provide you with additional information on any gifts you may be considering.

Thank you for your support through out the year.

• Support the Arb by becoming a volunteer.
Call 829-8770 for details.
• The arboretum is a 501 C 3 organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
• THANK YOU for being an Arboretum member. We DO appreciate you!
• IF YOU HAVE ANY CHANGES IN YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW RIGHT AWAY!!

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The Northland Arboretum encompasses over 500 acres in the heart of Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota. This member-supported, non-profit organization was founded with the closure of the Brainerd Landfill in 1972.